Conservation Volunteering Abroad

Work on marine, rainforest, wildlife, or environmental conservation around the world

Once you have volunteered on a Projects Abroad Conservation & Environment Project, you’ll never quite see the world in the same way. You’ll experience the extremes of nature while being part of an international team that are bonded by one common goal: to protect our planet for years to come.

Our projects cover an incredible range of environments and species, so you can volunteer on a project that lets you pursue your passions, whether that’s coral reefs or rainforests, elephants, or turtles. Once you know what time of year you can volunteer and where you want to go, we can help you think through what area of conservation to specialise in.

You’ll support real environmentalists and scientists, as well as people from the local community. You’ll also get the chance to develop important skills for working in this field, such open water diving.

The environments you can choose from include rainforests, oceans, mountains, and savannahs. You’ll have the life changing experience of monitoring and protecting these stunning habitats and the species that live there. It’s a safe, sustainable way to learn more about conservation and to protect some of the most vulnerable habitats in the world.

Is Conservation volunteering abroad right for me?

You’ll be given the relevant training when you arrive, so there’s no need for previous experience, just a passion for conservation. These projects suit anyone interested in the outdoors and species that need protecting. Many of these projects also include educating people in the local area about conservation.

These projects are a good choice if you’re keen to learn new skills like diving or open water swimming.

Your work may include doing research, collecting data in the field, and assisting with wildlife protection programmes on our wildlife conservation volunteer opportunities.

PADI Open Water and scuba diving certificates if working on a Diving & Marine Conservation Project.

The ability to work and empathise with people of different cultures and backgrounds, helping to develop a ‘global mindset’.

Confidence from pushing past your comfort zone.

All of the above will enhance your CV, UCAS applications, and your personal development.

Why do Conservation volunteer projects abroad matter?

Protecting our planet is more important than ever. As the human population increases, natural habitats and resources are declining. In today’s fast paced society, it’s easy to feel like part of the problem rather than the solution. Now is the time to start making a worthwhile contribution so that future generations can enjoy our planet for years to come.

At Projects Abroad, our first aim is to benefit the communities and ecosystems we work in. You can be assured that your project is ethical, well supported and part of a better future. Here’s just a few elements of our work that set it apart from other volunteering programmes:

Be fully supported by staff

On these projects, you’ll work alongside members of the local community and Projects Abroad staff. You’ll also be part of a wider network of volunteers. In each project, there is a full-time member of staff who job it is to support our volunteers. They will work with you to make sure you spend your time in a way that genuinely makes impact and brings value to the project you visit.

Recording our work in a secure database

We created a Global Impact Database so we can track the positive impact our projects have. This is a secure and anonymous database that we use to identify specific areas of need. We can also monitor individual projects to track their development.

Projects that have an impact

﻿All our projects are well researched, targeted and sustainable. We aim to make a difference to the local community for the long term.

Our Animal Protection Policy

We take protecting the animals and wildlife we work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive Animal Protection Policy.